Rita Sheth

Expertise

Rita Sheth is a strategic legal advisor specialising in complex commercial and contractual matters and international dispute resolution.

Her practice covers commercial contract drafting and negotiation, commercial risk advisory, governmental relations, stakeholder advisory and public affairs and international dispute resolution including conducting claims in the English High Courts. She also has extensive experience in advising on financial services matters both from a regulatory and contentious standpoint.

Rita is a technology entrepreneur, as well as a Partner, with an interest in supporting innovative growth businesses, which further enhances her diverse legal skill set, positioning her as a versatile legal counsel that is able to advise commercially in today’s fast-evolving business landscape.

Rita has acted for and advised public sector bodies, FTSE 100 companies, SMEs, start-ups and scale-ups, and high-net-worth individuals, in a variety of sectors leveraging a multidisciplinary approach. Her core areas of expertise include:

1. Commercial Advisory: Advises on complex contracts including SaaS, distribution and agency agreements, licensing, product and services supply contracts, NDAs, and consultancy agreements, ensuring that all commercial dealings are secure and robust and a clients interests are advanced and protected.
2. Compliance & Risk Management: Develops and reviews compliance policies and documentation helping clients adhere to best practices and maintain regulatory compliance.
3. Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution: Expert in handling commercial and contractual disputes, financial services disputes and investigations, and other commercial disputes focusing on resolution and avoidance to protect client interests across various sectors.
4. Government Relations & Public Affairs: Provides counsel on policy formation, reputation and crisis management, and stakeholder communications, navigating the intricate web of public affairs to bolster client operations and public image.